No need to take notes in this two part series. Simply print it out because we’re about to reveal all. Off the top, sinusitis is when the lining of the paranasal sinuses swells-up. Scratching your head with the term paranasal sinuses. Let’s go Wikipedia to explain: “Paranasal sinuses are a group of four paired air-filled […]
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Herpangina – A Summer Disease
No, it’s not the name of a tune written by some Swedish vocal group. Let’s go to our old pals at Wikipedia for the answer: “The term is derived from the Greek herp, creeping, snake like, and Latin angina, a sore throat, literally “a choking.” Herpangina, also called mouth blisters, is the name of a […]
After the Tonsils Are Removed: Codeine for Children
It’s going to be a pain in the neck if your child has a tonsillectomy. Both for the patient, but likewise the parent. The popsicles and Jell-O are a plus. There’s a slight risk during the operation. Pretty low, though (as long as it’s not performed in a back alley). Problems that can arise after […]
It Takes a Village – Asthma and School
Call it “Team Asthma.” After all, this disease is one of the top reasons that American children miss many a day of school. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America over 14-million kids missed a slew of school days every year. And an asthma attack while they’re at school is pretty scary for […]
What’s the Difference Between Strep, a Sore Throat and Tonsillitis?
Could the simple answer be: They’re all spelled differently? If you answered that, you have a keen grasp of the obvious. So, What’s The Difference? Lots of people use the terms, thinking they mean the same. They’re not. Bottom lines: When you or your child has strep throat, they have an infection which comes to […]
